Comments on: Ten incredible bridge walks

By: Kenny Mah

Kenny Mah — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:02:47 +0000

Yikes! I’ve only done three of these bridges! Time to get travellin’ again!

By: aNCA Urdea

aNCA Urdea — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:09:33 +0000

I have a thing for bridges and one of the best I’ve crossed was Dom Luis I in Portugal, which goes across the Duoro River, connecting Oporto to Vila Nova de Gaia. The lower part of the bridge is used by the tram line and by pedestrians whereas the upper part can be crossed by metro, by car or on foot. The views from the upper part are spectacular, you are at the same level with the top of the hill on which the Porto old town is whereas down you can see the river banks with all the jolly restaurants and the promenade. Fantastic!
There are actually 4 bridges in Oporto; Dona Maria Pia Bridge having been constructed my Gustave Eiffel (in the same style as the tower in Paris) before building the Eiffel Tower.

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:36:18 +0000

Some of my favorites are:
Ha-penny Bridge in Dublin, Ireland;
Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin, Ireland;
FDR Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie, NY

By: Paul McConaughy (@minutrition)

Paul McConaughy (@minutrition) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:32:43 +0000

The beautiful Mackinaw Suspension Bridge connecting the lower and upper peninsula of Michigan has a Labor Day walk each year. Thousands of people participate. http://www.mackinacbridge.org/annual-bridge-walk-7/

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By: yubisay

yubisay — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:33:53 +0000

ponte vecchio is a lovely bridge in such an enchanting city! if i remember well is also the only Florence’s bridge that wasn’t destroyed in worl war II

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By: Vi

Vi — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:19:25 +0000

Thanks for the links to Air Treks, it makes so easy to plan RTW trips. Only at the moment Osaka/Tokyo it is better remove from this itinerary

By: velvet

velvet — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:45:37 +0000

Hello George,
Thanks for your comment. I agree with your suggestions – those are great bridges to walk across as well. I would’ve included the Bosphorus Bridge (indeed, where else can you cross a bridge from one continent to another?!), however, it is no longer possible to walk across it, unless you run the annual marathon.

Cheers,
Keith

By: George

George — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:54 +0000

I just came across this page, over a year after it was put up…

I am not a bridge fan, as it were. By happenstance, I have been on five of these bridges.

For beauty one could easily add Ponte Sant’Angelo and Ponte Vittorio Emmanuele II in Rome, just steps from each other near the Vatican. Or for sheer visuals, how about Pont d’Iéna, with the Eiffel tower on one end and Chaillot at the other?

But my one major beef with this selection is Istanbul. The Galata is interesting enough for local colour. But the bridge to cross in Turkey is the Bosphorus Bridge. How often do you get to cross from one CONTINENT to another???

cheers

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By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:42:37 +0000

Can I just say what a nice collection, the Sydney harbour Bridge was actually made in the UK in my home town of Middlesbrough, it’s stamped made in Middlesbrough also. There are lots of great bridges in the UK have you heard of the Forth Bridge, the Humber Bridge & the Transporter Bridge also in Middlesbrough and a bit further up the Tees River is the Newport Bridge, while these last 2 might not provide the longest of walks they are very special in the world of bridges as they are 2 of a kind and no further than 5 miles apart I am lucky enough to be able to see both on a daily basis. The Transporter is 100 years old next year take a look via wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesbrough_Transporter_Bridge

Great post good luck with your future walks
Dan

By: Ted Nelson

Ted Nelson — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:31:35 +0000

I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge in a freezing wind. Despite the cold it was quite a thrill.

By: Lifecruiser Travel

Lifecruiser Travel — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:13:52 +0000

That Yokohama Bay Bridge was totally new for us – and what a stunning photo! *whistels admiring*

Yes, very brilliant idea too with the RTW bridge tour !

By: eiling

eiling — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:45:31 +0000

Agree totally with you but I’ve only done Sydney Harbour, Tower Bridge, Charles Bridge and Ponts des Arts so far. Still have 6 more on the list!

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By: Kelly Drewett

Kelly Drewett — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:04:13 +0000

Inspiring! Thank you!

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By: Billie

Billie — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:29:53 +0000

The George Washington Bridge in NYC. You can see the Little Red Light House from there and great views of Manhattan and New Jersey.

Also, the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie, NY. Great Hudson River views from there.

By: Laura Heurung

Laura Heurung — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:36:55 +0000

You have great stuff here! The last bridge intrigues me – even the concept of it. It looks like quite the workout!

By: velvet

velvet — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:30:38 +0000

Thank you Megan for the tip. I’ve never been there but will definitely make a note of it.

Cheers,
Keith

By: Megan Eaves @ Gypsytracks

Megan Eaves @ Gypsytracks — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:27:58 +0000

You should definitely include the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge on this list! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge

A scene from “Natural Born Killers” was filmed here. It is a WILD bridge walking experience of a deep river canyon!

By: superwilson

superwilson — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:17:29 +0000

Been to 2 of the 10 bridges stated here. Sydney and New York, but never walked over it. Good stuffs!

By: Lisa at Wanderlust Women

Lisa at Wanderlust Women — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:14:52 +0000

Hi Keith – great idea for a blog post.
I’ve had the pleasure of traversing 4 of these spans and by far my favorite is Tower Bridge. I never tire of it. I always feel transported to Victorian London despite the modern whirl of traffic speeding by and I’m always excited to see the span rise for a passing ship….such fun.

By: velvet

velvet — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:54:13 +0000

Thank you Helen for this wonderful tip. I’ve not heard of this bridge but will definitely be checking it out, in case I’m ever in the neighbourhood!

Cheers,
Keith

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:19:58 +0000

The Transporter Bridge in Newport (Gwent) UK is one of only a handful in the world and 2 in the UK. It may not be in a glamorous setting, but riding across it in the gondola or climbing over the top via a series of steep steps is a thrill that has never failed to diminish (for me, anyway). And, yes, I know the Harbour bridge in Sydney extremely well (used to live there!) and the U.S. bridges well, and still say, that I love the good ol’ Transporter! There is so much fascinating history to it that is well worth looking in to as well.
The bridge is closed at the moment, but has just got funds to reopen in time for the Ryder Cup 2010 being staged in Newport.